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In our classroom I primarily use it as a form of assessment for both comprehension and vocabulary development. At the beginning of each school year, students take a STAR reading test to determine their ZPD (Zone of Proximal Development). All AR books have a book level, and the ZPD is an approximation of the appropriate developmental book level for your child to increase their vocabulary and give them something that will challenge them without being too difficult, or too easy. Well hopefully be taking this reading test in the next week or so.
As you listen to your child read, have them stop every couple of pages to summarize the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the story. Test questions relate to very specific details from the story. At the end of the book, ask your child if there is a theme or lesson the author wanted them to learn. Weve discussed theme already this year for numerous books. Obviously informational texts wont have a theme, but any story with a plot will have some underlying message. This idea of theme is a major focus for reading comprehension from here on out in your childs education.
Many childrens books have an accompanying test. You can go to HYPERLINK "http://www.arbookfind.com/" http://www.arbookfind.com/ to determine if theres a test, what the book level is for that book, and the quiz number for that book. Its a time saver for students to know the quiz number so that they can come to me when theyre ready and just log in to our classroom computer to take the test. Just jot it down on a scrap piece of paper. The time it takes to type the title for a 3rd grader can take up valuable class time, and sometimes books from a series can be difficult to find if you dont type the exact wording that the computer expects.
This week, I opened up my classroom library for the purpose of borrowing books. Please help your child to stay organized so my books dont get lost in your library. It happens each year. Keep my books in the backpack. (Most of my books say LEONARD, PHELPS, or NELSON inside. Both Mrs. Nelson and Mr. Phelps share their classroom libraries with me out of the goodness of their hearts.) I spend a lot of my personal funds on my classroom library, and its great when I can offer the same opportunity for future students that Im offering to your child.
Youll see in my homework that Н of student reading time should focus on reading for Accelerated Reader. This doesnt have to be a nightly percentage. Sometimes its really important to enjoy a good book simply for the purpose of enjoyment. Students can split the week up so that at least two nights are focused on reading their AR book.
Reading awards given at the end of the trimester will be based primarily on overall AR comprehension percentages, and the number of tests taken. Changes in proficiency and reading skills will also be used as criteria. In the end, we hope all students find a love of reading. Its an invaluable skill that opens the doors of inquiry and learning.
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